Although the perception of dioxins is predominantly negative, they have also been shown to exert beneficial effects in animal models, such as immunostimulation, reduced cancer rates and prolongation of life at sufficiently ...

The perpetual state of hyperglycemia existing in diabetes can permanently damage peripheral nerves, resulting in diabetic
neuropathy (DN). The most common long-term complication of diabetes, DN causes reductions in ...

Twenty counties in Kansas were randomly selected from those designated as rural on the basis of their populations. A sample of 356 physicians and physicians' assistants in these counties was chosen. A postal survey was ...

Multiple signaling pathways are initiated during egg activation and fertilization in mammals. In this project we sought to
determine the dynamics of active src family kinases (SFK). The relative distribution of SFK ...

Background. Missed specialty appointments are common. Consequently, patients may never receive intended sub-specialty care. We predicted that no-show (NS) notification would result in more successful encounters following ...

BACKGROUND: The older adult population is the fastest growing cohort in Kansas, resulting in a growing number of older drivers. With age, changes in the ability to drive can compromise safety. Although it is challenging ...

Background: Epileptic patients take multiple antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) which have been shown to increase the risk of bone fractures. Few studies have investigated the affects of AED monotherapy.
Objective: To assess the ...

The turnover rate of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) within the nursing home setting is greater than 100% in Kansas.
Understanding turnover is vital to the recruitment and retention of CNAs. The purpose of this study ...